In 2012, Kristin C. Becker worked with the first grade class of Palouse Prairie School of Expeditionary Learning to create drawings based on the downtown structures of Moscow, Idaho. This project taught valuable skills, but it also instilled a sense of understanding about the Moscow community and its history. Inspired...
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Flora of Idaho and Washington
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A new collection has just been processed and turned into a digital collection. Introducing: Flora of Idaho and Washington!
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Noted Educator Aurelia Henry Reinhardt
In 1898, the University of Idaho hired Aurelia Henry before she graduated from UC Berkeley to teach elocution and physical culture–physical culture being women’s physical education. While at the U of I, she started the first dramatics club on the university campus. Aurelia Henry poses as Kate Hardcastle in Idaho...
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The University of Idaho Starburst
Though no longer in use, a keen eye can still spot the University of Idaho starburst in various locations around campus. Also referred to as “the daisy” or “the snowflake,” the starburst was the official logo for the university from 1971-2006. U of I starburst Leo Ames, the creative director...
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Brave and Bold Vandal Women
Now on display at the U of I Library 2nd floor: Brave and Bold Women in University of Idaho history!
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Stay Warm Out There
Campus is always beautiful covered in a fresh blanket of snow. Despite the current frigid temperatures, if you’re planning on strolling through the fluffy frozen stuff in the Arboretum or on Admin Lawn, be sure to stay warm out there!
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Relatable Dog Pictures
Finals are fast approaching…which makes us all feel some type of way. But we have something to cheer you up! Scroll through these premium dog pictures to have a laugh, smile at the cuteness, or cringe at how relatable they are.
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Marie Whitesel
In the mid-1930s, Marie Haasch Whitesel came to Moscow to attend the University of Idaho. Her goal was to pursue a career in art. From the moment she came to the university, Marie was constantly on the move. She busied herself by participating in various campus organizations and events. Marie...
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Instant Potato Flakes
A Miles J. Willard Story
Turkey day is just around the corner! Did you know there are literally hundreds of different side dishes folks around the world prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving? The most popular is, of course, mashed potatoes. With that popularity comes one major conflict:
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Creepy, Crawly, Sci-Fi
For some, October is a spook-tacular month. Some choose to watch classic horror films, and some choose to gorge on candy after trick-or-treating.
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